The University of Findlay has a 3+3 Wellness and Health Promotion
to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program path. After
3 years of undergraduate coursework, students will apply to the
OTD Program. Once admitted, students complete the first two
modules of the OTD curriculum and earn a bachelor’s degree in
Wellness and Health Promotion. Students will continue coursework
to earn a doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
A major in wellness and health promotion consists of an
interdisciplinary program of study in which students will implement
health assessments and wellness programs. The degree promotes
scholarly inquiry and cultivates professionals capable of assisting
others in developing self-responsibility for their own health and
wellness through healthy, active lifestyles.
At the University of Findlay, the OTD Program prepares students
to not only practice occupational therapy but also fulfill leadership
roles and advanced positions in the field. Occupational therapists
assist individuals across the lifespan to develop, improve, sustain or
restore daily living, work or productivity, and play or leisure by using
meaningful and healthy occupations.
The OTD program embodies principles of human occupation and
incorporates community-based experiences and service learning
to prepare occupational therapists who understand and value a
community-focused and occupation-based approach to practice,
and participate in ongoing professional development in preparation
for service in diverse communities.
Program Highlights
Three-Year Program
The OTD Program is a three-year
program designed to be completed in nine consecutive
semesters, including summers, with fieldwork integrated
throughout the academic program. The third year of the
curriculum consists of Level II Fieldwork and Doctoral
Capstone Experience and Project.
OT Adaptive Living House
Students gain the
knowledge and skills that are required to adapt home
environments and devices that support individuals’
day-to-day activities.
Early Assurance
High school seniors have the option
to apply for Early Assurance, which holds a seat for
them in the OTD Program while they complete their
bachelor’s degree at Findlay
Accreditation Statement
The University of Findlay’s entry-level occupational
therapy doctoral degree program has been granted
Accreditation with a 7 year review cycle by the
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814.
ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-
AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.